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Every morning I would feel overwhelmed by the noise level
Dr Sarah Alexander warns systemic failures in New Zealand’s early
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Lunch and rest breaks.
Working with children is a very busy and demanding job. Employees in different types of early childhood services are often questioning what their entitlements are when they come to breaks.
There is a huge variation of break times across the sector.
So what are early childhood teachers entitled to when it comes
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Parents Wishing to Bargain Over Childcare Fees.
Do you find some parents who are used to bargaining in their own countries are less accepting of price increases and accepting set prices?
Are you cautious when increasing fees or other charges because of how parents from different cultures may react?
New Zealand is a nation with around
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Coughs and Colds – Administration of Medicine and Communication with Parents about Best / Safe Practices.
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